Free Level 2 NVQ Rail Engineering Track Maintenance Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College, part-time during the day. The course takes around one year to complete. You'll study the skills and knowledge needed to maintain railway track safely and to industry standards. This free NVQ rail engineering track maintenance course is assessed in the workplace and classroom, giving you hands-on experience alongside your studies. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to inspect and maintain railway track components safely.
You'll understand the rules and regulations that govern rail track work in the UK.
You'll develop skills in using specialist tools and equipment for track maintenance.
You'll learn how to identify faults and defects in track infrastructure.
You'll understand safe working practices around the railway environment.
You'll learn how to follow planned maintenance schedules and record your work accurately.
How you will learn
This is a classroom-based course with a practical, competence-based element. You'll be assessed through observation of your practical work, written assignments, and a portfolio of evidence that shows what you can do on the job. Assessment follows the City and Guilds NVQ framework, so you'll build up evidence of your skills over the course of the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Track maintenance operative, carrying out planned and reactive rail maintenance
Rail engineering technician, supporting track inspection and repair teams
Permanent way worker, maintaining track geometry and safety standards
Track renewal operative, working on rail replacement and upgrade projects
Rail infrastructure labourer, assisting qualified engineers on live projects
Maintenance team leader, supervising track gangs after further experience
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Rail Engineering (Track Maintenance) - the next step if you want to take on more complex work or move into a supervisory role.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Rail Engineering (Overhead Line Equipment) - broadens your rail engineering skills into electrification infrastructure.
IOSH Working Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate - adds a recognised health and safety qualification valued across the rail sector.
